The Titans did just enough Saturday to keep their postseason hopes alive, rallying for a 25-16 victory against Washington despite losing quarterback Marcus Mariota early in the first half.

That makes Tennessee’s playoff situation fairly straightforward: The Titans need 1) a win against Indianapolis next week and 2) a loss from Pittsburgh on Sunday. The Steelers play in New Orleans against the 12-2 Saints.

So, the Titans now become huge fans of Drew Brees and a team that has, for large chunks of the season, played like the best in the league.

Worth noting: Should Pittsburgh win Sunday, it wouldn’t doom the Titans; it just would throw another wrinkle into Week 17.

The Steelers or Ravens would need to lose a home game to lesser division opponents; the Browns are playing in Baltimore and Pittsburgh hosts the Bengals.